The Certified Employment Support Professional CESP exam is designed for professionals who provide employment services to individuals with significant disabilities. This certification validates that the individual has the necessary knowledge and skills to offer effective employment support at an entry-level competency.
Format: The CESP exam consists of 135 multiple-choice questions delivered via computer-based testing.
Scoring: Out of the 135 questions, 115 are scored, and 20 are pre-test questions used for future exam development.
Passing Score: To pass, candidates must correctly answer at least 82 out of the 115 scored questions.
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English
CESP Certified Employment Support Professional exam topics cover the following details.Â
Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice
Right to work, equal access, disability etiquette, People First Language, full inclusion, self-determination, community-based services, involvement of job seeker, impact of employment services history, relevant legislation, and funding sources.
Individualized Employment and Career Planning
Counseling on rights, school-to-work practices, rapid engagement, vocational evaluation limitations, motivational interviewing, job seeker interviews, demographic impact, vocational profile, work assessments, job tryouts, volunteering, job shadowing, self-employment resources, and community resources.
Community Research and Job Development
Labor market information, job market patterns, business information, marketing tools, service scope, targeted messaging, visual resumes, workplace culture, job matching, business communication, employment proposals, and business incentives.
Workplace and Related Supports
Communication with job seeker and supports, impact of income on benefits, transportation, collaboration with housing staff, job expectations, first day preparation, job analysis, orientation, co-worker relationships, training support, learning styles adaptation, task analysis, formal education, policy adherence, job performance feedback, data collection, support fading plans, accommodations, universal design, and career advancement.
To be eligible for the CESP exam, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
Education: Candidates need a minimum level of education, although specific details are not provided in the summary.
Work Experience: Relevant work experience in employment support services is required.
Ethics: Candidates must adhere to ethical standards outlined by the Employment Support Professional Certification Council (ESPCC).